General Manager, Culinara, One & Only One Za'abeel

Kerzner International; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end hospitality group in Dubai seeks a General Manager for Culinara at One&Only One Za'abeel. The role demands leadership in managing the restaurant's operations, a minimum of 10 years in hospitality, and at least 5 in a leadership position. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong financial acumen and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. Join a committed team dedicated to creating unforgettable memories for guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Hospitality.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role in dining.
• Strong understanding of financials and P&L responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of Culinara, ensuring guest experience.
• Manage training, motivation, and retention of team members.
• Adhere to company policies and brand guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Financial management

Problem-solving

Customer service

Job description

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General Manager, Culinara, One & Only One Za'abeel

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At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Behold the dawn of a new, all-encompassing resort experience in Dubai – One&Only One Za’abeel. A vibrant hub for business, a magnetic stage for entertainment, and a haven for inner-city wellness, this new Dubai resort will be more than a trailblazing icon of the skyline, and it will be an utterly unrivalled urban oasis. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

About the Role

The General Manager will be responsible for the overall operations of Culinara and ensuring a consistent and outstanding guest experience. The General Manager will oversee all areas of service within the restaurant, including but not limited to, training, motivating and retention of the team, food cost, labor cost, P&L responsibility, staffing plans, safety, and hygiene, all whilst adhering to all company policies and procedures and brand guidelines. Culinara is an elevated dining hall with over ten homegrown concepts from Dubai's top culinary talents.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have a minimum of 10 years’ experience within Hospitality, with at least 5 years in a similar leadership role, preferably in an elevated dining hall. The successful candidate will be someone with high energy and a positive approach towards building working relationships and overcoming complex challenges. They will be results driven and confident in their ability to change and adapt themselves as well as their team to work towards common goals. A strong sense of leadership and an excellent motivator who has the experience and knowledge to understand the combination of detail, quality and volume whilst being able to delegate and set clearly defined expectations. A strong understanding of financials is essential as well as the ability to operate within the policies, procedures, and systems of One & Only One Za'abeel.

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.

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